Standard Chartered Emirates World Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Visa Signature Credit Card

• On Emirates transactions of Rs. 150 earn Six Skyward miles, and Three Skyward Miles on every Rs 150 spent on all other transactions.
• Get complimentary lounge access to 25+ domestic lounges through the Mastercard Lounge program and Two complementary accesses to Domestic and International Priority Pass lounges per month. Spend more than Rs 10,000 in a month and enjoy Two free accesses to Priority Pass lounges in the next month.
• Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 1 Crore including insurance on the loss of baggage and flight delay
• Get access to three complimentary golf games a year, one free lesson a month and 50% discount on all games.
• Redeem Skywards miles on Emirates, Jet Airways, Qantas, Jetstar, easyJet, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and more.

• Annual fees: Get the first-year’s membership free by spending Rs. 15,000 within the first 90 days
• Renew the membership for free by spending Rs. 75,000 in a year
• Enjoy the comfort of over 600 global airport
• Earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Save up to Rs. 8300 on lounge access by getting complimentary Priority Pass membership worth $99 and fuel costs every year (assuming Rs. 6,000 on fuel per month)
• Get up to three add-on cards free for your family
• With the EMV Chip technology in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Zero liability on lost card
• Avail 50 days of interest-free credit from the date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
• Cash advance fee: A fee of 2.5%, with a minimum of Rs. 500, is applicable on all cash withdrawals on the card

Pros

• Earn miles on every transaction
• Airport Lounge access
• Cashback on Duty-Free purchases

Cons

• Interest rate is high
• Annual fee/renewal fee is high

Pros

• Enjoy the comfort of over 600 global airport
• Earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Save up to Rs. 8300 on lounge access by getting complimentary Priority Pass membership worth $99 and fuel costs every year (assuming Rs. 6,000 on fuel per month)

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No insurance benefits
• No cashback offers